The Department of Agriculture is seeking assurances from China about the safety of further shipments of frozen berries.
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$71m Australian cannery proposal moves to financing stage
Lockyer Valley Fruit & Vegetable Processing Company plans to establish a $71m fruit and vegetable cannery operation just west of Brisbane.
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Hepatitis contamination prompts calls for stricter labelling
Calls for stricter country-of-origin labelling have been renewed after 5 cases of Hepatitis A are linked to imported berries.
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Hepatitis contamination likely due to poor hygiene
The contamination of two Patties frozen berry brands with hepatitis A has been traced back China, where the berries were grown.
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Energy Efficient Loans accelerate $20m in projects
Australian businesses are using Commonwealth Bank and CEFC finance to accelerate energy productivity boosting projects.
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Export markets to Asia and Middle East must be expanded, Ausveg
Following the announcement of the ChAFTA, Ausveg says that more needs to be done if the Australian vegetable industry is to thrive.
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Victorian food industry urges government to buy local
The Victorian food industry are lobbying the state government to purchase locally grown food for government run institutions.
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Coles “fresh apple” claims misleading
Coles is in fresh trouble over its advertisement of pink lady apples that were picked in April, but described as “Spring fruit”.
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Strong demand for seasonal foods
A study has found the majority of consumers consider seasonal food to be tastier, more cost effective and convenient to purchase.
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Price of food and non-alcoholic beverages grows
The ABS has revealed that over the September quarter the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages has risen by 1.2 percent.
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Simplot at loggerheads with unions as protests continue
The future of Simplot’s Devonport plant again seems uncertain, with staff planning industrial action for later this week.
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AUSVEG backs VFF’s calls for stronger policing of country of origin labelling
AUSVEG has backed the VFF's criticism over the authorities failure to enforce Country of Origin Labelling breaches.
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Fair Work to facilitate talks between Simplot and AMWU
The Fair Work Commission will facilitate talks between Simplot and the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union.
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Grocery code needs to be enforceable: ACCC
The ACCC has called for issues around enforceability and coverage to be addressed in the proposed grocery code of conduct.
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Apple and Strawberry Fruit Pieces
A new and innovative product from J.C. Quality Foods is its Apple & Strawberry Fruit Pieces pack.
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Woolworths extends price cuts to produce
After announcing price cuts to its Homebrand bread, Woolworths has reduced the cost of some of its meat and vegetable products.
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Simplot workers vote in favour of industrial action over pay deal
Workers at Simplot’s Tasmanian and NSW processing plants have voted in favour of industrial action over the company’s pay offer.
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Harris Farm sells imperfect fruit and veg
Harris Farm buying less than perfect fruits and vegetables from farmers that would otherwise go to waste, and selling it for half price.
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WA addresses labour shortage
A new two-year project to ease labour and skills shortages affecting the Western Australian agrifood sector has been announced.
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Strawberry prices drop due to oversupply
Strawberries are selling for well below the cost of production due to an oversupply.
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